Summer is in full swing, and that means rooftop season has officially arrived. We’ve rounded up the best elevated escapes in Philadelphia, featuring top-tier spots such as Assembly Rooftop Lounge, Attico Rooftop, and Stratus Rooftop Lounge.
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Assembly Rooftop Lounge, Center City’s swanky rooftop lounge, invites guests to soak in the panoramic views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, City Hall, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art as rooftop season is underway. This elevated lounge in the heart of Center City offers a chic open-air setting perfect for sipping frozen cocktails, catching golden hour, and enjoying late-night vibes all summer long. Guests can indulge in a brand-new lineup of seasonal cocktails and curated small plates that showcase seasonal flavors from Executive Chef, Sonny Ingui.
New this summer, Assembly introduces Sunset Sundays—a vibrant daytime experience kicking off at 2pm. Soak in the sun with live sets from rotating DJs spinning from 4pm to 8pm, alongside refreshing cocktail specials crafted in collaboration with featured beverage partners.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made here.
Hours of operation: Sunday through Thursday 4pm – 10:30pm; bar closes at 12am; Friday and Saturday 4p – 10pm; bar closes at 2am; Happy Hour is Sunday through Thursday 4pm – 5pm
1840 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy • 215.783.4171 | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Attico Rooftop, the colorful, plant-studded urban getaway perched on the 16th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the heart of Center City’s vibrant Avenue of the Arts, is thrilled to welcome guests in for the official start of #rooftopszn to enjoy cocktails, happy hour, brunch, dinner, DJ nights, and more!
The stylish year-around outdoor balcony is known as a go-to for global tapas, happy hour cocktails and bites (Wednesday through Friday 4-6pm), epic monthly brunch parties, plus fan-favorites spanning show-stopping Aperol Spritz and Espresso Martini towers — good times guaranteed.
With city views towering over Broad Street between Walnut and Locust Streets, Attico Rooftop is decked out for warm-weather season in gorgeous Insta-worthy garden-aesthetic décor; featuring hanging greenery and twinkling lights draped across colorful backdrops and custom wallpaper. The rooftop oasis is ideal for visiting before or after attending shows at nearby venues such as the Kimmel Center, The Wilma, or The Walnut St. Theatre; the Pennsylvania Convention Center (just a short walk away); or an afternoon of shopping and exploring Center City.
Attico Rooftop Kitchen and Lounge is located at 219 S Broad St, with hours of operation spanning Wednesday and Thursday 4—11pm, Friday 4pm—2am, Saturday 10:30am—2am, and Sunday 10:30am—11pm.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made online here
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Stratus Rooftop Lounge, the swanky rooftop venue on the 11th floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Old City, has officially entered rooftop season following its highly-anticipated annual Spring Awakening extravaganza in late April. Throughout the entirety of the spring and summer months, the stylish indoor/outdoor space sets the scene with lush greenery, sleek lighting, and an expansive bar that opens to the elements via a garage-style entrance. Guests can sip from an all-new seasonal cocktail menu and enjoy elevated light bites from the in-house culinary team. Two private pavilions — Mist and Vapor — offer plush booth seating and a front-row seat to Old City’s skyline, perfect for everything from golden hour drinks to late-night lounging.
For a full list of upcoming DJ sets and events at Stratus Rooftop Lounge, click here.
Hours of operation: Thursday from 5pm – 12am, Friday from 5pm – 2am, and Saturday from 8pm – 2am
433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215.925.2889 | Website Instagram Facebook.